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Many companies say their employees are their greatest asset. At ARA, we don’t just say it; we live it every day. Our employees are brilliant, talented individuals with outstanding capabilities and excellent reputations who come together to solve many of our nation’s toughest challenges. ARA employees have incredible technological depth and breadth. From them comes the ability to see solutions to problems, and the skills to execute our shared vision.

At ARA, we offer a work environment where we can all focus on work we are passionate about. We are encouraged to pursue our professional goals with the right level of support from our leadership and our team. Technical excellence and innovation drive our individual and shared success, and ultimately the future direction of ARA.

Our work is accomplished through a network of colleagues with complementary capabilities, similar goals, can-do attitudes, and a willingness to support each other. Our ability to solve problems has led to long-term associations among our staff and with our clients, resulting in our continued success.

New employees bring fresh ideas and perspectives that when combined with existing expertise enables us to find solutions, in familiar and unfamiliar territory, that expand the realm of possibility.

Passion. Freedom. Service. Growth.

At the heart of ARA are our core values. We are passionate and excited about what we do. We treasure our freedom, flexibility and autonomy. We focus on quality service and get things done. We are always looking for ways to grow ourselves and grow ARA.

Video of ARA Core Values

Benefits and Rewards

At ARA, we offer a total compensation mix that addresses our employees’ needs now and in the future. We do this by offering competitive salaries, comprehensive health coverage and retirement benefit plans designed to protect employees and their families, as well as professional development opportunities to support employees’ growth and advancement.

Employee Ownership

As an employee-owned company, we share a common interest in ARA’s success and we work together for the benefit of all. Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), the company buys stock on behalf of eligible employees, allowing them to share in the company's success and save for retirement all at once.

Being an employee-owner presents a unique opportunity for employees to influence the value of their retirement. The ESOP is not a passive investment – employees have a vested interest in increasing the value of ARA and their account through stellar performance every day. Employees contribute to achieving overall company goals and profitability, which in turn may increase the value of the company and the shares in their account.

Professional Development

ARA employees are not satisfied with the status quo and recognize growth is a necessary, not just desirable, requirement for success. We work to grow ourselves and ARA by becoming experts in learning and opening ourselves to new challenges. At ARA, we recognize the important role professional development plays in achieving our mission and vision and in the careers of our employee owners. ARA supports and encourages career-related and job-related professional development activities.

From on-the-job training to coaching to online courses through LinkedIn Learning, opportunities to learn at any time and any place abound at ARA. In addition, ARA holds annual conferences during which we offer professional development and training opportunities for attendees, and we have a highly effective and customized Leadership Development Program.

Employees may also look outside ARA for continued education through short/crash courses, workshops, seminars, and conferences. When an employee’s professional development goals include university courses and/or a degree related to their career path, they may qualify for tuition assistance. We often subscribe to professional journals and encourage participation in professional and technical associations, as well.

Why ARA?

ARA is an employee-owned company dedicated to our core values of passion, freedom, service, and growth. In a recent company-wide survey, our employees’ responses overwhelmingly confirmed our commitment to these values in our everyday professional lives.

Over 90% of ARA Employees Agree ...

We do challenging work that matters

We personally go beyond our commitments to serve clients and others

ARA allows flexibility and autonomy to do the work we enjoy

We are encouraged to pursue our professional goals

ARA's work environment is positive

ARA is an innovative company

We understand ARA's mission and vision

ARA managers consistently demonstrate support for our core values

ARA continually seeks to improve and advance the technical solutions and services we offer to our customers

We are encouraged to think independently

We view ARA as a customer-oriented company

We have a strong connection to our teams

Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at 505-881-8074 or click here to request an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity

Our success at ARA is a result of talented individuals and diverse teams, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a qualified covered veteran within the limits imposed by law, creed, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire and promote the best people we can find based on job-related qualifications.

Our policies and practices ensure equal employment opportunity for everyone. We believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly and with dignity, and we bring together people with diverse backgrounds and experience to enhance the creativity and innovation of the mission-critical solutions we provide to our customers.

ARA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a qualified covered veteran within the limits imposed by law, creed, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by law.